Among the legacies left by the pandemic is the to-go phenomenon. It's not that to-go did not exist before the pandemic. But it's far more pervasive — encroaching even upon traditional meals that were once-sacrosant sit-down affairs such as Thanksgiving dinner. It's not very sustainable, we're despoiling the planet with our crappy takeout containers. But everyone wants the fancy meal, and nobody wants to sit still for it.

To that end, here's our list of where to get Thanksgiving 2023 to-go in Dallas. With few exceptions, most of the restaurants listed below are closed on Thanksgiving Day which this year falls on November 23. Open-on-Thanksgiving-Day hours are noted in italics.

For those willing to still dress up and behave, we have a separate list of restaurants that are open for business on the holiday and ready to serve good old-fashioned civilized sit-down meals. God bless.

Al Biernat's. Takeout meals include whole turkey for $125 or spiral ham for $149, plus mac & cheese, au gratin potatoes, deviled eggs, whipped sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, and a variety of pies including coconut cream, Key lime, pecan, pumpkin, peanut butter chocolate banana cream, and NY cheesecake. Order by November 20 at 6 pm for pickup November 22. Oak Lawn 214-209-2201, North Dallas 972-239-3400.

Andrew’s American Pizza Kitchen. Thanksgiving to-go options include lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, chicken fettuccine alfredo, Dallas style pizza, Chicago style pizza, Detroit-style pizza, pumpkin pie tarts, pumpkin pie caramel tarts, and pecan pie tart. Order by November 22 for pickup on November 23. 469-825-6500.

Bad Chicken. Takeout bone-in wings, nuggets, salad, sides, and desserts including creme brulee, chocolate mousse, rice krispie treats, and peanut butter chocolate pie. Order by November 19 for pickup November 22. 469-206-0237.

Blue Mesa. Signature brunch family meal to go is $175, serves 6. Order by November 19, pick up November 21-22. Addison 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.

Bone Daddy's House of Smoke. Smoked turkey $85, or full feast with turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, pudding, rolls, and gravy for $125, plus a la carte items including mashed potatoes, green beans, and cobbler, $7 to $15. Order by November 21 for pickup November 22. Arlington 817-704-7744, Dallas/Spring Valley 214-575-3050.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. Dumplings and potstickers to go in flavors such as buffalo chicken, pepperoni pizza, and kung pao. Order by November 21, pickup by November 22. 214-764-8009.

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ. Two to-go packages serving 8-10 ($175) or 4-6 ($110) with smoked turkey, ham, cornbread dressing, smashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, and rolls. Order online.

Bread Winners Café & Bakery. Dinner-for-one to-go includes turkey or cider-glazed ham with pecan cornbread stuffing, leek mashed potatoes, sage gravy, cranberry orange sauce, and two pull-apart rolls, $28. Whole turkey dinner for 6-8 people with same sides and rolls, $168. A la carte sides include creamed corn, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, grilled vegetables, green chile mac & cheese, green beans, pies, cheesecake, cookies, and cupcakes. Order online by November 21 for pickup November 22 at all four locations. Holiday hotline is 213-484-6904.

Buca de Beppo. Family-style feast includes turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetable, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Small $105 feeds 3, large $160 feeds 5. Order online for Park Lane Dallas, Frisco, Southlake, pickup November 20–November 23, 10 am–8 pm.

City Works Eatery and Pour House. Frisco restaurant is serving two dinner options: Turkey or prime rib, with mashed potatoes, asparagus, corn casserole, Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, maple-glazed carrots, au gratin potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and rolls. $40-55, or $20 for 12 and under. 12-6 pm. Family-style to-go meal is $150 and serves 4-6; order by November 19, pickup by November 23, 10 am-12 pm. 469-850-1850.

Crossbuck BBQ and Smokehouse. Smoked turkey for 8-10, $85, plus optional items ham, prime rib, and brisket, scalloped cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, smoked potatoes, Vermont cheddar mac n’ cheese, rolls, enough to feed 10–12 people. Order by November 19 for pickup November 20-22 from 11 am-3 pm. Order online or call 214-765-4019.

Dive Coastal Cuisine. Thanksgiving dishes for pickup include as mini potato latkes, bruschetta ciabatta crostinis, charcuterie boards, herbed/brined chicken, shrimp cocktail skewers, roasted salmon dip, beef tenderloin, stuffed sweet potatoes, sausage & rosemary ciabatta stuffing, Key lime pie, and pumpkin spice pie. Regular menu also available to-go. Order by November 21 for pickup on November 22. Price varies. 214-891-1700.

Doughregarde’s. Village Dallas has take-out packages including turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, cornbread-sage stuffing, green beans with toasted almonds, and cranberry chutney. $240, serves 2-4 people, $460 serves 6-8. Order by November 17 for pickup November 22 or November 23. 469-659-6371.

Eatzi's. Classics like cornbread stuffing, cranberry maple Brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, turkey breast, citrus & fennel-crusted ham, pumpkin cheesecake with gingerbread crust, fig-almond baked brie in puff pastry crust, glazed turkey leg. Order by November 21 for pickup from November 16-22.

Fairmont Dallas. Turkey dinner to go includes butternut squash & apple bisque, field greens with hazelnuts, turkey, green bean casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, pecan cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry orange compote, gravy, Parker House rolls, pecan pie, maple pumpkin pie, apple cranberry crumble. $145-$380. Order by November 17 for pickup November 22 at 2 pm or November 23 from 8 am-12 pm. 214-720-2020.

Grain. Hilton Dallas Park Cities restaurant has a Thanksgiving meal to-go for six with Cajun fried turkey, confit leg & thigh, gravy, hot honey glazed ham, jalapeno cornbread stuffing, garlic whipped potato, heirloom vegetable medley, cranberry relish, yeast rolls with cinnamon butter, salad, bourbon bread pudding, and pumpkin pie. $350. Order by November 10, pick-up on November 23, Thanksgiving day by noon. 50% deposit required at time of order. 214-368-0400.

Happiest Hour. To-go dinner includes sliced smoked turkey, gravy, jalapeno cranberry relish, cornbread stuffing, olive oil whipped potatoes, cornbread, and choice of apple, pecan, or pumpkin pie. $150, serves 2-4 people. Whole turkeys and sides are also available a la carte. Order by November 21 for pickup on November 22 or November 23 from 10 am-4 pm. 972-528-0067.

Holy Grail Pub. Plano pub has a ready-to-eat feast with 14-pound hickory smoked turkey, truffle mashed potatoes, broccoli cheese casserole, Grand Marnier cranberry confit, brown butter sage gravy, and cheddar jalapeno cornbread. $129, feeds 6. Order by November 20 for pickup November 22-23: mgr@holygrailpub.com or 972-377-6633.

The Island Spot. "Jerk Turkey" with Jamaican sides including rice & peas, fried plantains, and beef patties, $80. Order online by November 21 for pickup November 22. Dallas 972-913-4919, Carrollton 972-447-7000.

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. Two smothered turkey legs $45, plus $99 sides of mac & cheese, black eyed peas, and collard greens with smoked turkey. Desserts include whole sweet potato pie for $19, or a pan of peach cobbler for $89. Order online by November 21 for pickup November 22. 469-841-0073.

Lane’s OAK’D BBQ. To-go options include whole smoked turkey ($99), smoked turkey breast by the pound ($32), spiral smoked ham ($79), pork spare ribs ($65), whole prime brisket ($275), six brisket tamales ($42), a sides kit that serves 12-15 guests ($245), and $28 desserts that include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, key lime pie, apple pie, bread pudding and pumpkin cheesecake. Order by November 18 for pickup November 22. Dallas 214-242-8671, Addison 214-242-8671.

Lockhart Smokehouse. Family-style meals to go for 6-8 include ham, turkey, brisket, and prime rib with green bean casserole, creamed corn, cheesy potato casserole, mac& cheese, bread pudding, and peach cobbler ($38-$265). Meals will be served cold and vacuum sealed with instructions for reheating. Side dishes will be in aluminum half pans. Order by November 17 for pickup November 20-22 from 11 am-5 pm.

Loro. Thanksgiving dinner with Asian-inspired twist includes smoked turkey breast, smoked apricot chutney, sage gravy with miso, kale & apple salad, confit marble potatoes with smoked beef fat, brioche stuffing with Thai style sausage, creamed spinach and arugula, yuzu-peach cobbler. $190, feeds 4-6 people. Order by November 17 for pickup November 22. Addison 214-894-5676, Dallas 214-833-4983.

Malai Kitchen. Whole coconut cream pie with tamarind caramel sauce, mango, and coconut gelato, $40. Plus growlers of house brewed beers. Order by November 21 for pickup on November 22. Dallas Preston Center 972-373-4434, Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake 817-251-9141, Fort Worth 682-707-3959.

Margaret’s. Restaurant at JW Marriott hotel has a Thanksgiving plate lunch on-site or to-go with turkey breast, braised dark meat, potato custard, green bean sauté, cornbread stuffing, gravy, and apple or pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. $44. 11 am-2 pm. 214-736-7760.

The Metropolitan Café. To-go dinner for two includes two meats, three sides, and two desserts with options from Cornish game hen, smoked gouda mac & cheese, brioche stuffing, garlic whipped potatoes, cumin glazed carrots, chocolate pecan pie, and apple pie. Order by November 15 for pickup November 21-22. $65. 214-741-2233.

Norma's Cafe. Dinner to-go includes smoked sliced or roasted turkey breast, whole smoked turkey, spiral cut glazed ham, or Prime roast beef with cornbread dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, and whole pumpkin pie. $130, serves 6-8 people; roast beef is $190. Order online or in-store by November 18 at five locations: Oak Cliff, Park Lane, Frisco, Plano, North Dallas.

One90 Smoked Meats. Thanksgiving menu includes turkey ($75 to $120), smoked turkey breast ($64.99), spiral sliced half ham ($70), prime whole brisket ($180), prime half brisket ($95), beef tenderloin ($130), prime rib ($250), salmon filet ($135 or $75), potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, green beans ($40 or $75, serves 50), mac ’n’ cheese ($55 or $100, serves 50+). Order by November 21 for pickup November 22. 214-346-3287.

Pecan Lodge. Holiday options include smoked turkey, spiral sliced ham, beef tenderloin, smoked brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, ribs, sausage, and tamales ($20-$275). Sides include cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, whipped sweet potatoes, Mamie’s baked beans, braised collard greens, mac & cheese, banana pudding, peach cobbler, plus regular menu sides, desserts and sauces. Small and large family-style portions (serves 6-8 and 12-15) are available ($30-$48). Order online by November 18 at 5 pm, pick-up November 17- 22 from 8 am-1 pm at Pecan Lodge Catering Facility, 1618 W. Commerce St.

Perry’s Steakhouse. Turkey plate with soup or salad, and sides for $49, or a family-style meal for four for $149. Order by November 22 for pickup November 22-23 from 11 am-9 pm. Dallas 214-855-5151, Frisco 214-494-4645, Grapevine 682-477-2261.

Quarter Acre. Take-home package for four with choice of smoked turkey breast with confit turkey leg and gravy ($295), or leg of lamb with mint chimichurri ($325), plus carrots with maple gastrique & yogurt, glazed shallots, pomme dauphinoise, sourdough, and Tajin popcorn. Order by November 15 for pickup November 22 1-5 pm. 214-647-1616.

Roots Southern Table. Thanksgiving Fixins package features side dishes for 4 including ready to bake cornbread, braised greens with smoked ham, sweet potato souffle with brown butter pecan crumble, cranberry orange relish, and banana pudding. Order by November 21 for pickup November 22 from 2-5 pm. 214-346-4441.

Silver Fox. Thanksgiving menu to-go includes turkey with Grandma’s gravy, cornbread dressing, whipped potatoes, candied yams, sugar snap peas, and spiced cranberry sauce. $160, feeds 3-4 people. Order by November 22, pickup by November 23. Richardson, 972-423-8121; Fort Worth, 817-332-9060.

Sloane's Corner. Holiday takeout includes Italian sausage and wild rice stuffing, Brussels sprouts with chili crunch, buttermilk mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, wild mushrooms, cornbread with candied jalapeño, turkey, pork rack, pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie crumble. Order by November 21 at 3 pm at sloanescorner.com for pickup on November 23 from 9 am-2 pm.

SusieCakes. Specialty desserts include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple crumble pie, pumpkin cheesecake, turkey sugar cookies, cake with turkey decoration, and cranberry orange cake. Order by November 21 for pickup on November 22. Hillside 945-245-2253, Preston Center 214-983-2253, Fort Worth 817-813-2253.

Tacodeli. Mole to-go for turkey or tamales beginning November 8, 16-ounce container for $13. Pickup by November 22. West Dallas 214-760-1930; The Hill 214-206-8980; Park & Preston (Plano) 972-200-5101; Parkwood (Plano) 214-997-6047.

Target. Department store chain has assembled a Thanksgiving meal package for $25 online and in-store that will feed four, including 10-pound turkey, 5-pound bag of Russet potatoes, 14-ounce can of green beans, 22-ounce Campbell's cream of mushroom soup, 14-ounce can of Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, 6-ounce Stove Top Stuffing Mix, and 12-ounce Heinz HomeStyle turkey gravy. Pickup by November 22.

Ten50 BBQ. Holiday pitmaster meal features glazed ham, smoked turkey breast, snap’d green beans, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, rolls, and fruit cobbler. $450 feeds 15 people. Plus a la carte meats, sides, and desserts. Pre-order by November 20 for pickup November 23. 1-855-QUE-1050 or email catering@ten50bbq.com.

III Forks. Thanksgiving feast to-go includes Spice-Rubbed Turkey, Gravy, cranberry-orange relish, sausage sage cornbread dressing, creamed potatoes, maple-glazed yams, and roasted autumn vegetables. $160, feeds 3-4 people. Order by November 22, pickup by November 23. 972-267-1776.

TJ’s Seafood. Thanksgiving to-go includes shrimp, smoked salmon, oysters, and gumbo. Order by November 21 for pickup on November 22 at www.tjsseafood.com. 214-691-2369.

Uchibā Dallas. Japanese Thanksgiving Omakase for two to-go is an 8-course dinner featuring yellowtail with ponzu, yellowtail with avocado, turkey katzu with Japanese curry, uchibā salad with Romaine, radish, edamame jalapeno, and okashi fried milk ice cream dessert. $175 for 2. Order online by November 20 for pickup November 20-22. 214-855-5454.

Urban Crust. Thanksgiving to-go meal with turkey, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry jalapeno relish, and dessert. A la carte butternut squash soup, beef tamales, and apple pie. Order by November 20 for pickup November 22. $249, served 6 to 8 people. 972-509-1400.

Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa. Thanksgiving dinner to go with whole turkey, glazed ham, Brussels sprouts, green beans, mashed potatoes, candied yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, rolls, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie. $250 for 4 people. Order by November 15 at 5 pm, for pickup November 22 from 9 am-6 pm, or November 23, 9 am-12 pm. 972-668-8713.

Whiskey Cake. Thanksgiving kit includes turkey breast, gravy, cranberry relish, milk bun rolls with whipped sorghum butter, yam potato casserole with pecan streusel crust, garlic & parmesan creamed Brussels sprouts, sausage sage stuffing, and maple glazed baby roasted carrots with candied pepitas. $135, serve 4-6 people. Order by November 20 for pickup November 21-22. Plano 972-993-2253 or Las Colinas 469-941-2253.

Whole Foods. Meals for 4 to 12, or a la carte items including turkey, green beans, cranberry sauce, maple mashed sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, stuffing, maple bourbon ham with brown sugar citrus glaze, butternut squash with cranberries & sage, truffle & chive deviled eggs. Order by November 21 for pickup November 17-November 23.